NKY family fights against the drug that killed their daughter

Tabatha Roland overdosed on heroin

Tabatha Roland was like many other young people growing up. She was a good student, a graduate with honors at Conner High School, a cheerleader and someone who loved life, according to her close friends and family.

But in April everything came crashing to the ground when 24-year-old Tabatha died.

Her sister Jessica Tomlin said, “There's not a second that goes by that I'm not thinking about her. Nighttime, morning time. It's pretty rough, very rough. She was my baby sister; it's rough.”

Tabatha died after a six-year fight with heroin.

“She had been in rehab for 40 days. Right before she came home, she had been home for almost a week,” Tomlin said.

Tabatha's family and friends are working to make sure other families become aware of the cruel grip heroin puts on a person. They've put together a website called Tabatha's Fight. They also made T-shirts and other items to spread the message.

Tabatha’s friend and 20-year Army veteran Ronnie Clark, called this his toughest battle.

“If we want to win the war or take a dent in the war, right here is where it's at," Clark said.

Jessica Tomlin added, “I want families to know there are other people out there. There are people to talk to, there are people who care.”

Police said heroin is making a comeback because it’s all about money.

One oxycodone pill can cost $80-$100. Heroin can cost as little as $15-$20.

Experts believe the hit will give users the same high for 24 hours.

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